# health & environment (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover health & environment. Page: Feed: --- ## [Coach Zo, an Oakland football legend, hits the national spotlight](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/coach-alonzo-carter-oakland-football-legend-reaches-division-i-sacramento-state/) _2026-08-26 · Nick Lozito · The Oaklandside_ Coach Zo, an Oakland football legend, hits the national spotlight Alonzo Carter, a McClymonds grad who brought the team league championships as coach, is now leading a Division I team at Sac State. And he’s got his eye on Oakland talent. ## [Dish & Tell: The story behind Noor’s chicken changezi](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/dish-tell-the-story-behind-noors-chicken-changezi/) _2026-08-26 · Skylla Mumana · The Oaklandside_ Dish & Tell: The story behind Noor’s chicken changezi Nity Jaiswal, owner of the Berkeley Indian restaurant dishes on her restaurant's popular chicken changezi. ## [14 dog-friendly hiking trails in the East Bay](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/14-dog-friendly-hiking-trails-in-the-east-bay/) _2026-08-26 · Tracey Taylor · The Oaklandside_ 14 dog-friendly hiking trails in the East Bay From splashing spots to off-leash fun with bay views, National Dog Day inspired us to share some of our favorite places to hike with dogs. ## [OPD officers found to have botched internal affairs case sue city](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/oakland-police-officers-internal-affairs-phong-tran-lawsuit/) _2026-08-26 · Eli Wolfe and Darwin BondGraham · The Oaklandside_ OPD officers found to have botched internal affairs case sue city Two officers, disciplined for failures in investigating misconduct by homicide detective Phong Tran, say the city blew its deadline to hold them accountable. ## [How the hottest stove in this area stays cool to the touch](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/how-the-hottest-stove-in-this-area-stays-cool-to-the-touch/) _2026-08-26 · Local Sponsor · The Oaklandside_ How the hottest stove in this area stays cool to the touch Hundreds of East Bay families have swapped gas for induction with a battery-equipped range made by Berkeley-based Copper. ## [Meta reaches $17 billion settlement in landmark trial over teen social media addiction](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/meta-reaches-17-billion-settlement-trial-oakland-teen-social-media-addiction/) _2026-08-26 · Barbara Ortutay, Kelvin Chan, and Esther Kaplan · The Oaklandside_ Meta reaches $17 billion settlement in landmark trial over teen social media addiction The trial kicked off August 18 in Oakland's federal courthouse and Mark Zuckerberg had been expected to testify. California’s attorney general led the case on behalf of 29 states. ## [Marvin Boomer’s partner argues teen accused in crash should remain in jail pretrial](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/25/marvin-boomers-partner-argues-teen-accused-in-crash-should-remain-in-jail-pretrial/) _2026-08-26 · Jose Fermoso · The Oaklandside_ Marvin Boomer’s partner argues teen accused in crash should remain in jail pretrial Nina Woodruff told the court defendant Eric Hernandez Garcia is ‘a risk to society.’ His attorneys argue he needs mental health treatment. ## [This week in Oakland: 70th anniversary of Fairyland’s historic puppet theater, and Salsa by the Lake](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/25/oakland-events-things-to-do-august-29-to-31/) _2026-08-25 · Azucena Rasilla · The Oaklandside_ This week in Oakland: 70th anniversary of Fairyland’s historic puppet theater, and Salsa by the Lake Other events include the Xicana Moratorium block party, an immersive dance party at the Continental Club Oakland, and a weekly life drawing class at Faultline Gallery. ## [New Asian fusion moves into 10th & Wood spot, plus fresh bagel and Chinese takeout options](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/25/aks-anh-hong-berkeley-bagels-happy-express-philz/) _2026-08-25 · Momo Chang · The Oaklandside_ New Asian fusion moves into 10th & Wood spot, plus fresh bagel and Chinese takeout options A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond. ## [Affordable senior housing under construction in Uptown Oakland](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/25/affordable-senior-housing-under-construction-in-uptown-oakland/) _2026-08-25 · Local Sponsor · The Oaklandside_ Affordable senior housing under construction in Uptown Oakland The Eliza will offer 97 studio apartments for those 62 and older on Telegraph Avenue at 22nd Street. ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VTXjT7wtsHIy) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [40 randomly selected Oakland residents will try to solve commercial vacancies](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/21/oakland-civic-assembly-vacant-storefronts-lots/) _2026-08-21 · Roselyn Romero · The Oaklandside_ 40 randomly selected Oakland residents will try to solve commercial vacancies As part of an experiment, a group of Oakland residents will convene for the city’s first civic assembly this weekend — tasked with creating solutions to empty storefronts and lots. ## [California maintains school vaccine rules despite Trump order](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/21/california-maintains-school-vaccine-rules-despite-trump-order/) _2026-08-21 · Diana Lambert · The Oaklandside_ California maintains school vaccine rules despite Trump order With measles cases rising in the California, state health officials warned that Donald Trump's recent vaccine announcement flies in the face of expert recommendations. ## [Home of Chicken and Waffles, Alma y Sazon shuttering at the end of August, and Coffee Mill appears gone for good](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/21/home-chicken-waffles-alma-sazon-coffee-mill-chong-qing-closed/) _2026-08-21 · Momo Chang · The Oaklandside_ Home of Chicken and Waffles, Alma y Sazon shuttering at the end of August, and Coffee Mill appears gone for good A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond. ## [The Claremont’s luxury spa is no more](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/21/claremont-hotel-resort-club-spa-shuttered-oakland-berkeley/) _2026-08-21 · Azucena Rasilla · The Oaklandside_ The Claremont’s luxury spa is no more Hot stone massages and eucalyptus steams have come to an end as the storied hotel closes its 25-year-old wellness center. ## [Introducing BreakFest, Nosh’s big morning bash with a shot of spice](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/21/nosh-breakfast-event-hammerling-east-bay/) _2026-08-21 · Tovin Lapan · The Oaklandside_ Introducing BreakFest, Nosh’s big morning bash with a shot of spice Come out to Hammerling Wines in West Berkeley Sept. 12 for great food, local makers and Nosh's inaugural hot sauce competition. ## [Cameras caught half a million speeders in 6 months. Many aren’t from Oakland](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/20/oakland-speed-cameras-citations-report-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Jose Fermoso · The Oaklandside_ Cameras caught half a million speeders in 6 months. Many aren’t from Oakland Most speeders in Oakland just got warnings. But of 194,000 citations, most went to non-Oakland addresses. Mayor Lee has declared success, saying drivers are already slowing down. ## [Fight at Castlemont High campus leaves teenager injured](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/20/fight-castlemont-high-school-stabbing/) _2026-08-20 · Ashley McBride and Roselyn Romero · The Oaklandside_ Fight at Castlemont High campus leaves teenager injured The victim — who was stabbed — was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. ## [Can peer mentoring keep Oakland kids in school?](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/20/chronic-absenteeism-attendance-peer-mentoring-oakland/) _2026-08-20 · Ashley McBride · The Oaklandside_ Can peer mentoring keep Oakland kids in school? Oakland schools have a problem with chronic absenteeism. The Greenlight Fund is investing $1 million to expand peer interventions that appear to work. ## [How a Berkeley middle school cooking program shaped a rising East Bay chef](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/20/daffodil-projects-natchez-lee-growing-leaders-willard/) _2026-08-20 · Alon Yoeli · The Oaklandside_ How a Berkeley middle school cooking program shaped a rising East Bay chef Natchez Lee, the chef behind the pop-up and supper club Daffodil Projects, was struggling in school when they joined Growing Leaders. ## [What did Oakland get after dismissing lawsuit against Southwest? Fewer flights](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/20/oakland-airport-lawsuit-southwest-barbara-lee/) _2026-08-20 · Eli Wolfe · The Oaklandside_ What did Oakland get after dismissing lawsuit against Southwest? Fewer flights Elected officials hoped to build a stronger partnership with Oakland’s biggest carrier after terminating a labor lawsuit last year. It’s unclear what the city has gained. ## [Every Channel. 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Here’s how to compost in Oakland instead After we reported on the bioplastics ban, we asked for your tips and tricks on keeping compost clean. ## [Follow the sweet aromas and long lines to Oakland’s latest buzzy bakery](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/19/studio-estepan-west-oakland-bread-pastries/) _2026-08-19 · Skylla Mumana · The Oaklandside_ Follow the sweet aromas and long lines to Oakland’s latest buzzy bakery At Studio Estepan, owner Estevan Silva brings Michelin technique and global flavors to his part-time West Oakland bakery. ## [Potholes are the worst. Learn how to report them](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/19/oakland-pothole-reporting-party-west-oakland-san-pablo/) _2026-08-19 · Jose Fermoso · The Oaklandside_ Potholes are the worst. Learn how to report them This Sunday, the advocacy group Bike East Bay hosts a Pothole Reporting training event, where newbies to Oak311 can learn how to flag road damage — and spark repairs. ## [This week in Oakland: Kamaiyah at Latham Square, and the Afrobeats festival at Snow Park](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/18/oakland-events-things-to-do-from-august-20-to-the-23/) _2026-08-18 · Azucena Rasilla · The Oaklandside_ This week in Oakland: Kamaiyah at Latham Square, and the Afrobeats festival at Snow Park Other events include honky tonk karaoke in Old Oakland, and a literary celebration at Eli’s Mile High Club. ## [Meta trial claiming platforms addicted teens begins in Oakland](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/18/meta-trial-claiming-platforms-addicted-children-begins-oakland/) _2026-08-18 · Esther Kaplan · The Oaklandside_ Meta trial claiming platforms addicted teens begins in Oakland California’s attorney general argues the social media giant misled the public about the mental health impacts of Instagram and Facebook on its youngest users. ## [A popular SF Salvadoran restaurant, a Swiss chocolate shop and a new Mediterranean spot open in the East Bay](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/18/balompie-pupusas-amor-grill-antojitos-cuscatlan-burger-spot-open/) _2026-08-18 · Momo Chang · The Oaklandside_ A popular SF Salvadoran restaurant, a Swiss chocolate shop and a new Mediterranean spot open in the East Bay A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond. ## [Trailer trucks on I-580? Lifting the ban would open the floodgates, study finds](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/18/trailer-trucks-on-i-580-lifting-the-ban-would-open-the-floodgates-on-it-study-finds/) _2026-08-18 · Jose Fermoso · The Oaklandside_ Trailer trucks on I-580? Lifting the ban would open the floodgates, study finds A new Caltrans study estimates that traffic on I-880 would decline by a third, shifting 3,800 heavy trucks to I-580 each day, exposing schools, hospitals and senior centers to emissions. ## [Is a data center coming to downtown Oakland?](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/17/oakland-data-center-ai-tesla-bezos/) _2026-08-17 · Eli Wolfe and Natalie Orenstein · The Oaklandside_ Is a data center coming to downtown Oakland? Here’s what to know about recent AI industry moves, including a Jeff Bezos startup and Tesla in West Oakland. ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AzVXzJ3enATl) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [A sexy, joyful Oakland Pride](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/17/sexy-joyful-oakland-pride/) _2026-08-17 · Estefany Gonzalez · The Oaklandside_ A sexy, joyful Oakland Pride With a twerking contest, dyke arm wrestling, a hopping Latin stage, and a new zone called Sexy Town, queer Oakland turned out to celebrate on Sunday.